Hair Assistant (Apprentice Stylist)

Job overview

The Hair Assistant (Apprentice Stylist) role is onsite in Santa Monica, CA. Compensation is $19 per hour, with commission opportunities. Saulino Smith Salon offers customized cuts, dimensional color, and modern hair services in a coastal salon setting. The assistant supports stylists and clients while developing hands-on salon skills through observation, assistance, and mentorship. The role helps deliver salon services and a welcoming client experience while building a path toward working behind the chair.

What you'll do

• Assist stylists with blowouts, color applications, treatments, and daily services
• shampoo, condition, and prepare clients
• greet clients
• maintain and stock the workstation
• sanitize tools
• support scheduling and client flow
• learn by observing and assisting experienced stylists.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hair assistant

apprentice stylist

santa monica ca

saulino smith salon

salon services

blowouts

color applications

client care

cosmetology license

mentorship

skill development

commission opportunities

weekend availability

$19 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Hands-on training
• skill development
• mentorship
• salon-service and professional-product discounts
• advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Hands-on training, mentorship, real-time feedback, and a stated path for advancement behind the chair.

About the employer

Saulino Smith Salon is hiring for this role. Industry: Beauty Salons. Sector: 81.